AvaTrade

4.7(1534)

CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA

Plus500

4.5(2156)

FCA/CySEC/ASIC/FMA

AvaTrade vs Plus500

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

AvaTrade has a higher rating of 4.7/5 compared to Plus500 (4.5/5). AvaTrade has been in the market since 2006, making it the more experienced provider.

Comparison Table

Criteria	AvaTrade	Plus500
Rating	4.7/5 (1534 reviews)✓	4.5/5 (2156 reviews)
Regulation	CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA	FCA/CySEC/ASIC/FMA
Fees	Variable spreads, no commission	Spread-based, no commission
Min. Deposit	100 €	100 €
Instruments	Forex, Stocks CFDs, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Options	Stocks CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Options CFDs
Platforms	MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, AvaOptions	Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 App
Options Trading	Yes, AvaOptions platform	Yes, Options CFDs
Founded	2006	2008
Headquarters	Dublin, Irland	Haifa, Israel

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

AvaTrade: Variable spreads, no commission. Minimum deposit: 100 €.

Plus500: Spread-based, no commission. Minimum deposit: 100 €.

Product Range

AvaTrade (6 categories)

ForexStocks CFDsCommoditiesIndicesCryptoOptions

Plus500 (6 categories)

Stocks CFDsForexCommoditiesIndicesCryptoOptions CFDs

Trading Platforms

AvaTrade

MT4
MT5
AvaTradeGO
AvaOptions

Plus500

Plus500 WebTrader
Plus500 App

Regulation & Security

AvaTrade is regulated by CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA (HQ: Dublin, Irland).

Plus500 is regulated by FCA/CySEC/ASIC/FMA (HQ: Haifa, Israel).

Who Is It For?

AvaTrade

Multi-regulated broker with dedicated AvaOptions platform

✓ Dedicated AvaOptions platform

✓ MT4/MT5 + AvaTradeGO

✓ Multi-regulated globally

✗ Inactivity fee after 3 months

✗ No BaFin regulation

Plus500

Publicly traded CFD broker with user-friendly platform

✓ Very user-friendly platform

✓ Publicly traded company

✓ No commissions

✗ CFD trading only

✗ No MT4/MT5

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AvaTrade or Plus500 cheaper?

AvaTrade charges Variable spreads, no commission. Plus500 charges Spread-based, no commission. The minimum deposit is 100 € at AvaTrade and 100 € at Plus500.

Which broker offers more products: AvaTrade or Plus500?

AvaTrade offers Forex, Stocks CFDs, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Options. Plus500 offers Stocks CFDs, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Options CFDs.

Which broker is better regulated?

AvaTrade is regulated by CBI/ASIC/FSA/FSCA. Plus500 is regulated by FCA/CySEC/ASIC/FMA.

Is AvaTrade or Plus500 better for beginners?

AvaTrade has a minimum deposit of 100 € and offers MT4, MT5, AvaTradeGO, AvaOptions as platforms. Plus500 has a minimum deposit of 100 € and offers Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 App. AvaTrade has the lower entry barrier.

AvaTrade vs Plus500: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between AvaTrade (4.7/5, 1534 reviews) and Plus500 (4.5/5, 2156 reviews) depends on your needs. AvaTrade: Multi-regulated broker with dedicated AvaOptions platform. Plus500: Publicly traded CFD broker with user-friendly platform.

AvaTrade

Multi-regulated broker with dedicated AvaOptions platform

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From 100 € min. deposit

Plus500

Publicly traded CFD broker with user-friendly platform

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From 100 € min. deposit

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